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Tuesday, November 19, 1985 V LJI Vol. 46 No.17 ASWSC hosts special Olympians by Emilie Bean News Editor Smile ... all the hard work and the hours of patient effort was worth it when the athletes smiled. This was the general consensus of organizers and volunteers of the 1985 state-wide Special Olympics Gymnastics Meet, held in the Swenson Gym last Saturday. 17 teams were hosted by Weber State in the sports contest. "The reception we've gotten from the universities is outstanding," said Craig Fisher, organizer for the Special Olympics. ASWSC arranged for some 80 volunteers and was responsible for the entertainment of the athletes when they were not performing. However, the students did not fund the competition itself. Underwriters for the cost of the games were Coca Cola, Hardees, Flame and Go's (Utah State Prison Firefighters), and Buick. "They are four of our biggest sponsors, some of them nation-wide," said Fisher. In addition, souvenirs are sold as reminders of the contest. The events incluue uoor exercises, high bar, tumbling, uneven bars, balance beam, vaulting, and parallel bars. Rather than having all the games at once, organizers have scheduled the sports throughout the winter in an effort to allow for more participation. To insure that athletes are competing within age and capability, training scores are submitted by the ""X . i ft m -X- Signpost photoScoIt Milter coaches before the games. Teams are organized through school districts and schools for the mentally handicapped. "The emphasis is on training," said Fisher. "We de-emphasize the winners." Although awards are given after each heat, team spirit and doing their best is the major focal point. "Everybody's a winner," said Annette Bains, teacher at Lakeridge Junior High, "teachers, volunteers and the kids." "Everything that is important for a (see SPECIAL on page 2) rs. X:' V 'A'M Special Olympians throughout the state raveled to Weber State Saturday for .vmnastics competition. 20 teams entered the Signpost photoScon Miller event, held in the Swenson Gymnasium. Over 80 people volunteered their time and attention, helping to make this a very 'special' day. Bills introduced at UIA assembly by Loretta Park Ass't News EditorGov't Affairs A bill asking for a six percent tuition surcharge was passed by the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly (UIA) last week. The money would go to upgrade libraries throughout the higher education system. The bill, sponsored by David C. Wright, WSC senator for the UIA, will be presented to the Utah State Legislature in January, according to Kelly Miles, ASWSC academic vice president. Miles is the speaker pro tempre for the UIA House of Representatives."Basically, what the bill asks for is a six percent surcharge to be added to tuition every four years. The funds will be given to the libraries," Miles said. "Most of the libraries in the state are far behind the national level." The assembly was held at the Marriott Hotel in Salt Lake City for four days last week. All Utah institutions of higher education were represented. Each school sent two senators and, depending on enrollment figures, a pre-determined number of representatives. Governor of the assembly was Patricia Simmons from Utah State University. "We ran just like the big boys," Miles said. Brigham Young University had the largest number of representatives (20), while four colleges each sent two. Weber State sent eight representatives. While attending the session last year as a senator, junior Monette Hurtado from Weber State was elected as UIA senate president for this year's session.The house and the senate operate just like the Utah State Legislature, Miles said. The UIA passed the following WSC-sponsored bills: prior learning experience for the non-traditional student to be used as college credit, and incentives for excellence in public school districts. These bills, including the library funding, will either be lobbied at the State Legislature or written as recommendations for the Board of Regents to consider, (see BILLS on page 5) Theories of politics blamed for deficit Editor's note: Dr. Alien B. Davis attended a meeting featuring Congressman James V. Hansen (Representative, Utah First District) as the guest speaker. Davis, a professor in the political science and philosophy department at WSC, wrote the following report. Although not the best way to deal with the deficit, the combination of bills currently before Congress is at least a start, according to Representative James V. Hansen. Hansen spoke to members of Phi Sigma Alpha, the honorary political science fraternity at the home of John Gibson, president of the fraternity. The Grahmn, Rudmon, Hollings Bill proposes raising the national debt level in order to decrease the deficit at a later date. The idea is to lower the deficit year by year until it reaches zero. A 1978 law requires the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, but the law is regularly ignored, he said. He feels that the federal government needs a legal crutch to get the job done. Most states have laws requiring that they live within their budget, and they do so. (see BUDGET on page 5) Inside Classifieds . . . page 10 Campus Update . . . page 7 Editorial . . . page 4 Entertainment . . . page 8 Gridiron Game . . . page 12 News . . . page 2 Rough Draft . . . page 5 Sidelines . . . page 1A Sports . . . page 9 Sports Briefs . . . page 10 A 'charming' tradition at WSC see page 5 1 A preview of Wildcat basketball see page 1A

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Tuesday, November 19, 1985 V LJI Vol. 46 No.17 ASWSC hosts special Olympians by Emilie Bean News Editor Smile ... all the hard work and the hours of patient effort was worth it when the athletes smiled. This was the general consensus of organizers and volunteers of the 1985 state-wide Special Olympics Gymnastics Meet, held in the Swenson Gym last Saturday. 17 teams were hosted by Weber State in the sports contest. "The reception we've gotten from the universities is outstanding," said Craig Fisher, organizer for the Special Olympics. ASWSC arranged for some 80 volunteers and was responsible for the entertainment of the athletes when they were not performing. However, the students did not fund the competition itself. Underwriters for the cost of the games were Coca Cola, Hardees, Flame and Go's (Utah State Prison Firefighters), and Buick. "They are four of our biggest sponsors, some of them nation-wide," said Fisher. In addition, souvenirs are sold as reminders of the contest. The events incluue uoor exercises, high bar, tumbling, uneven bars, balance beam, vaulting, and parallel bars. Rather than having all the games at once, organizers have scheduled the sports throughout the winter in an effort to allow for more participation. To insure that athletes are competing within age and capability, training scores are submitted by the ""X . i ft m -X- Signpost photoScoIt Milter coaches before the games. Teams are organized through school districts and schools for the mentally handicapped. "The emphasis is on training," said Fisher. "We de-emphasize the winners." Although awards are given after each heat, team spirit and doing their best is the major focal point. "Everybody's a winner," said Annette Bains, teacher at Lakeridge Junior High, "teachers, volunteers and the kids." "Everything that is important for a (see SPECIAL on page 2) rs. X:' V 'A'M Special Olympians throughout the state raveled to Weber State Saturday for .vmnastics competition. 20 teams entered the Signpost photoScon Miller event, held in the Swenson Gymnasium. Over 80 people volunteered their time and attention, helping to make this a very 'special' day. Bills introduced at UIA assembly by Loretta Park Ass't News EditorGov't Affairs A bill asking for a six percent tuition surcharge was passed by the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly (UIA) last week. The money would go to upgrade libraries throughout the higher education system. The bill, sponsored by David C. Wright, WSC senator for the UIA, will be presented to the Utah State Legislature in January, according to Kelly Miles, ASWSC academic vice president. Miles is the speaker pro tempre for the UIA House of Representatives."Basically, what the bill asks for is a six percent surcharge to be added to tuition every four years. The funds will be given to the libraries," Miles said. "Most of the libraries in the state are far behind the national level." The assembly was held at the Marriott Hotel in Salt Lake City for four days last week. All Utah institutions of higher education were represented. Each school sent two senators and, depending on enrollment figures, a pre-determined number of representatives. Governor of the assembly was Patricia Simmons from Utah State University. "We ran just like the big boys," Miles said. Brigham Young University had the largest number of representatives (20), while four colleges each sent two. Weber State sent eight representatives. While attending the session last year as a senator, junior Monette Hurtado from Weber State was elected as UIA senate president for this year's session.The house and the senate operate just like the Utah State Legislature, Miles said. The UIA passed the following WSC-sponsored bills: prior learning experience for the non-traditional student to be used as college credit, and incentives for excellence in public school districts. These bills, including the library funding, will either be lobbied at the State Legislature or written as recommendations for the Board of Regents to consider, (see BILLS on page 5) Theories of politics blamed for deficit Editor's note: Dr. Alien B. Davis attended a meeting featuring Congressman James V. Hansen (Representative, Utah First District) as the guest speaker. Davis, a professor in the political science and philosophy department at WSC, wrote the following report. Although not the best way to deal with the deficit, the combination of bills currently before Congress is at least a start, according to Representative James V. Hansen. Hansen spoke to members of Phi Sigma Alpha, the honorary political science fraternity at the home of John Gibson, president of the fraternity. The Grahmn, Rudmon, Hollings Bill proposes raising the national debt level in order to decrease the deficit at a later date. The idea is to lower the deficit year by year until it reaches zero. A 1978 law requires the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, but the law is regularly ignored, he said. He feels that the federal government needs a legal crutch to get the job done. Most states have laws requiring that they live within their budget, and they do so. (see BUDGET on page 5) Inside Classifieds . . . page 10 Campus Update . . . page 7 Editorial . . . page 4 Entertainment . . . page 8 Gridiron Game . . . page 12 News . . . page 2 Rough Draft . . . page 5 Sidelines . . . page 1A Sports . . . page 9 Sports Briefs . . . page 10 A 'charming' tradition at WSC see page 5 1 A preview of Wildcat basketball see page 1A